Hiker rescued off Rathdrum Mountain
Northern Lakes Fire Captain Eric Sorenson emphasized the department’s commitment to safety by responding to emergencies in challenging environments after a hiker was transported down Rathdrum Mountain.
Photo courtesy of Northern Lakes Fire District
RATHDRUM — An injured hiker was rescued off Rathdrum Mountain on Saturday.
A distress call to Northern Lakes Fire District came in around 3:45 p.m. The caller said a male had broken an ankle in a fall on the Story Walk Trail and couldn't walk.